Meaning & use
raconteur
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A person who tells stories and anecdotes in a skillful and entertaining way.
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Grandpa was a natural raconteur, turning even a trip to the grocery store into an adventure.
As a raconteur, she could hold an entire dinner party's attention with a single anecdote.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French; carries a slightly sophisticated or admiring tone, suggesting wit and charm rather than just the ability to talk a lot.
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